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11/28/07

Coconut-Raspberry Jam Cookies

Its been a long time since I wanted to share this recipe with you all. What makes these cookies special or different from other thumbprint or jam n jelly cookies is the coconut. And they look so pretty ....I could not resist posting 'too many' pics of them .

The recipe is simple, you make the cookie dough, chill it , make cookie size balls , roll it in coconut , give them your thumbprints, drop the jam n bake them. You don't use any coconut extract/essence , the shredded coconut lends its flavour.

Cream together the butter and sugar until just combined using an electric/hand held mixer, add vanilla extract, the flour mixture and mix until the dough starts to come together. Dump on a floured board and roll together into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Roll the dough into small, walnut size balls.

Dip each ball into the egg wash and then roll it in coconut. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and press a light indentation into the top of each with your finger. Drop a little jam into each indentation. Bake in an preheated oven , at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the coconut is a golden brown. Cool and serve.

You can use any jam you like. Using different color jams like mango, grape or even mixed fruit will make a colorful presentation . Also if you dont find the sweetened shredded coconut, I have also tried these with dessicated coconut and it works just fine :)

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Hi Rahin, I must admit d recipes in your blog r very tempting , I looking forward to make d coconut as well as walnut cookies, could u plz tell me which brand of sweetened coconut flakes you used in ur recipe, coz some of them tastes very horrible,not natural at all, thanks waiting for a reply from u so taht i can bake them soon!

Hi Rahin, I must admit d recipes in your blog r very tempting , I looking forward to make d coconut as well as walnut cookies, could u plz tell me which brand of sweetened coconut flakes you used in ur recipe, coz some of them tastes very horrible,not natural at all, thanks waiting for a reply from u so taht i can bake them soon!